Rehab Educator, OHARI

Rehab Educator

Orlando Health Advanced Rehabilitation Institute offers comprehensive CARF-accredited inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation programs for adults, adolescents and children, with specialty programs in stroke, spinal cord and brain injury rehabilitation. A dedicated 54-bed rehabilitation hospital provides post-acute care for patients requiring medical and intensive rehabilitative therapies covering a full range of orthopedic and neurological conditions. The facility has all-private rooms, three therapy gyms outfitted with the latest technology, a simulated apartment, and an expansive outdoor space for additional therapeutic activity. Outpatient centers feature interdisciplinary teams working together to help each patient meet their individual rehabilitation goals and achieve the highest possible level of independence.

A Day in YOUR Life as a Rehab Educator

The Rehab Educator assesses educational opportunities for the therapy team and develops and implements Education Action Plan and annual Needs Assessment. Maintains and enhances clinical and/or educational competence for rehabilitation staff. Provides general and specialty education to prepare rehabilitation staff to be safe, efficient, and competent. Develops and coordinates the orientation process for rehabilitation. Meets with new hires, preceptors, residents, members of the overall patient care team, and/or clinicians as needed. Assists interested staff in Career Path process, counseling, and directing as needed. Assesses competency of clinical staff annually by use of annual clinical review format and/or other skills evaluating process. Assesses educational opportunities for the rehabilitation patients focusing on neuroscience, orthopedics, and comprehensive specialties. Develops educational programs, in collaboration with clinicians, for the above specialties and other patient educational needs that arise. Evaluates patients, gathering data from the patient, physician, interdisciplinary team meetings if available, family and significant other persons and data sources. Develops treatment plans which integrate with the continuum of care and have specific goals and objectives. Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to treat and provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on the assigned caseload. Demonstrates the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as delineated in the departmental policies and procedures. Demonstrates competency in the use, care and maintenance of profession specific equipment, observing safety precautions and providing verbal explanations of the equipment and its purpose. Re-evaluates and modifies treatment plan and goals when appropriate, and prepares written documentation as required by the department, and the care team. Recognizes and communicates when the patient has received optimal benefit from therapy. Ensures complete documentation and accurate billing. Adheres to State Practice Act and Standards of Practice. Provides patient/family education as indicated. Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards. Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

Education/Training Bachelors Degree in related field required. Licensure/Certification Current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification (required) Current license in the State of Florida as an Occupational Therapist, Physical Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist or Audiologist. Experience Four (4) years of clinical experience

Benefits Beyond the Expected

Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. "Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work" is not just something we say, it's our promise to you. Orlando Health team members enjoy: Benefits that begin on Day 1 Four (4) weeks paid parental leave Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs